Problem:
The task is to complete the table by filling in the comparative and superlative forms of each adjective provided. The rules for forming comparative and superlative adjectives are as follows:
1.
Comparative Adjectives:
- Usually end in
-er.
- For adjectives that do not follow this pattern, specific rules apply (e.g., irregular forms).
2.
Superlative Adjectives:
- Usually end in
-est.
- For adjectives that do not follow this pattern, specific rules apply (e.g., irregular forms).
Solution:
Let's fill in the table step by step:
#### 1.
Bright
-
Comparative: Brighter
-
Superlative: Brightest
#### 2.
Fresh
-
Comparative: Fresher
-
Superlative: Freshest
#### 3.
Clean
-
Comparative: Cleaner
-
Superlative: Cleanest
#### 4.
Wild
-
Comparative: Wilder
-
Superlative: Wildest
#### 5.
Hot
-
Comparative: Hotter
-
Superlative: Hottest
#### 6.
Gentle
-
Comparative: Gentler or More gentle
-
Superlative: Gentlest or Most gentle
#### 7.
Tall
-
Comparative: Taller
-
Superlative: Tallest
#### 8.
Soft
-
Comparative: Softer
-
Superlative: Softest
#### 9.
Large
-
Comparative: Larger
-
Superlative: Largest
#### 10.
Cold
-
Comparative: Colder
-
Superlative: Coldest
Final Table:
|
Adjective |
Comparative |
Superlative |
|---------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| bright | brighter | brightest |
| fresh | fresher | freshest |
| clean | cleaner | cleanest |
| wild | wilder | wildest |
| hot | hotter | hottest |
| gentle | gentler/more gentle | gentlest/most gentle |
| tall | taller | tallest |
| soft | softer | softest |
| large | larger | largest |
| cold | colder | coldest |
Explanation:
-
Regular Adjectives: Most adjectives follow the standard rule of adding
-er for comparative and
-est for superlative.
-
Irregular Adjectives: Some adjectives, like "gentle," do not follow the regular pattern. Instead, they use "more" for comparative and "most" for superlative.
Final Answer:
$$
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Adjective} & \textbf{Comparative} & \textbf{Superlative} \\
\hline
\text{bright} & \text{brighter} & \text{brightest} \\
\text{fresh} & \text{fresher} & \text{freshest} \\
\text{clean} & \text{cleaner} & \text{cleanest} \\
\text{wild} & \text{wilder} & \text{wildest} \\
\text{hot} & \text{hotter} & \text{hottest} \\
\text{gentle} & \text{gentler/more gentle} & \text{gentlest/most gentle} \\
\text{tall} & \text{taller} & \text{tallest} \\
\text{soft} & \text{softer} & \text{softest} \\
\text{large} & \text{larger} & \text{largest} \\
\text{cold} & \text{colder} & \text{coldest} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of superlative and comparative adjectives worksheet.